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Senior Metallurgist Projects

Location
Agnew - Leinster, Western Australia, AU
Roster
FIFO
Commodity
Gold
Job type
Full Time
Posted
8d ago

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Site & logistics: Leinster

8/6Fifo

Point of hire: Perth

Charter direct to site airstrip

Single ensuite · Free wifi in rooms · Camp dining hall, buffet-style meals · Gym, pool, golf course

This Gold role at Gold Fields is based at Leinster, worked FIFO.

• 4 days on / 3 days off FIFO roster

• Short travel times with an excellent village facilities

• Competitive salary + bonus + private health allowance

The Opportunity:

You’ll work closely with a diverse team to contribute to operational excellence for our Processing department at Agnew.

Reporting to the Processing Manager, you’ll lead high-impact metallurgical projects—from ore test work to facility development, execution and commissioning—driving performance improvements and future production capacity in line with Gold Fields standards and regulatory requirements.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us:

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer

• 6% site allowance

• Quarterly bonus up to 10% per annum, monthly private health insurance allowance

• 5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, paid parental leave

• $10K employee referral bonus

What You’ll Do:

• Advance the Processing Department future and current objectives through effective planning, management and monitoring of project activities whilst maintaining statutory compliance.

• Unlock asset performance through new processes and technology, while growing a highly capable, future-ready team.

• Manage the activities of business partners and external service providers in a cost effective and efficient manner, ensuring that they are aware of performance targets, have the necessary tools to achieve these and that their activities are aligned with Company targets.

• Comply with all safety and reporting requirements by ensuring that inspections and observation targets are met and documented, about ICMI cyanide code continuing compliance. Assist in the coordination and application of ICMI cyanide code compliance.

What You’ll Bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Metallurgy or related discipline

• Senior Plant Metallurgist level is essential, with experience in Gold Processing Operations desirable including

• Tertiary Crushing and Ball Mill comminution

• Gravity & Leach CIP circuits

• International Cyanide Management Code

• Knowledge of metallurgical test work procedures is essential

• Previous project management training and/or experience would be highly desirable

• A growth mindset, with strong communication, responsibility, and relationship-building skills

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we believe great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join Gold Fields and be part of a company where people, passion, and purpose come together to create enduring value — beyond mining.

Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter, and you can build meaningful, long-term careers in mining, with fabulous mentors to guide you through from day one.

We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We’re always open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can help you balance work, family, and life.

How to Apply

To work for a company that aligns with your purpose, apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: December 3, 2026

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